Ao ~Blue~
Title : Ao ~Blue~
Part 3 - Memories
Author :
zeon_avalanthe
Rating : PG-13
Genre : AU ; Angst
Pairing : YutoYama [from now on, I'm going to use this call for this pairing.. >,< ]
Disclaimer : Everyone knows that I don't own any of those boys, sadly..
Summary : Ever since he was a little child, he had always loved the stars.. Ever since he was a little child, he had always wanted to be a star.. But as he grew up, big and famous and at the top -finally a star- he wished that he never wished to be star since the very beginning..
Author's Note : The song used in this part is Memories by Hey! Say! JUMP~
So, hope you enjoyed this~ >,<
Ao ~Blue~
Part 3 - Memories
“It’s great that you’re finally being released from the hospital.” His mother smiled as she guided him into their car.
“Yeah.” Ryosuke agreed immediatelly. He was confined in a hospital room for more than a week, and he was tired of it already.
“That doesn’t mean that you’re free to do anything you pleases.” His father came from behind him, hoisting up a duffel bag on his arm, which consists Ryosuke’s belongings from his stay in the hospital.
“I know, I know.” Ryosuke pouted, and his father just laughed at that.
“So, what’s your plan for the day ?” His mother asked him, as she fastened his seatbelt. Ryosuke protested, saying that he could do it himself, but his mother insisted with the excuse that she wanted to spoil her son.
“Actually, I planned on coming to JUMP’s practice.” Ryosuke shrugged.
“You can’t !” His mother said sternly. “You’re still recovering, and Saijou-sensei clearly told you that you can’t overexert yourself.”
“Relax, Mom.” Ryosuke sighed. “It’s not that I will do something there. I just wanted to, watch. Beside, Saijou-sensei also recommend me to come to places I often visited so maybe it could triggered something from my memories.”
“But-“ His mother protested, her face laced with worries.
“Let him be.” His father shook his head in amusement. “I personally agreed to let Ryosuke have his time and familiarizing himself with those around him.”
“Dad, thank you !” The boy squealed happily.
“But remember not to push yourself too much. I don’t want to hear you complaining afterwards about getting too tired or something.” His father warned him, and Ryosuke quickly nodded his head giddily.
“Tou-san.” His mother shoot her husband a disapproving look, but his father just smiled at it.
“It’s okay. Nothing will happen. Just trust Ryosuke.” His father told her. “Don’t worry, I will text Yuto-kun to watch over Ryosuke there.”
It amazed Ryosuke at how his father trusted himself to other people -nonetheless, Yuto in this case. But his mother seemed to be relieved when his father said that, so he let it go.
A little over an hour later, his father then parked their car in front of a building and Ryosuke quickly climbed down the ride. He looked around, before seeing a familiar figure half-running to where he stood.
“Yuto-kun !” He called out, surprised to see him there.
“Yo ! I’ve been waiting~” He grinned cheerfully, before bowing in respect toward Ryosuke’s parents.
Like Ryosuke is a little boy and Yuto is his guardian, his mother just handed the taller boy a backpack which he received happily.
“Ryosuke has not his lunch yet, so if you could please accompany him for lunch. I did not prepare a lunchbox for him, but I’ve put some money for the food. And remind him to take his medicine after the meal. The prescription is written, so you should be alright. I packed him a couple of jackets, and also a mineral water. I know I’m being fussy, but I hope you will look after Ryosuke while he’s here. And when you’re about to go home, just use taxi instead of the train or bus. I’ve put enough money for the cost here.” His mother ranted and Yuto just nodded his head while smiling calmly.
“Mom ! I’m not a kid ! You don’t have to ask Yuto-kun to do all those ! I can do it myself, so- don’t trouble him like that !“ Ryosuke’s cheeks flushed at seeing his mother being all fussy like that.
“It’s okay, Yama-chan. I don’t mind at all.” The tall boy gave him a warm smile. “Don’t worry, aunty, uncle, I will watch over Yama-chan properly.”
“I’m counting on you then, Yuto-kun.” His father squeezed Yuto’s shoulder before climbing into the car, with his mother followed reluctantly after him. Yuto waved at them as they drove away, before he took Ryosuke’s wrist and pulled him inside the building. “Come on, Yama-chan. Everyone had been waiting for you.” He smiled and Ryosuke could only nod while trying to hide the upcoming blush on his face.
The taller boy then lead him to where JUMP’s room might be, all along greeting everyone they came across. Ryosuke just bow his head down behind Yuto, while half-heartedly answering the greetings people sent him. A little while later, Yuto opened one door, and inside, stood seven other people who seemed to be waiting for them.
“Ryosuke !” The shortest of them all flung forward and latched himself onto Ryosuke’s neck. “I miss you~” He squealed.
Ryosuke just smiled while giving the boy a pat in the head. “We just met yesterday, didn’t we, Chinen-kun ?”
The younger boy pouted as he released himself from Ryosuke’s neck. “I told you, it’s Yuri or just Chinen. Please stop calling me with such uncute names.”
He was at lost at what to say. Doing the actual thing is harder than the words. It’s just weird to call people you don’t really know with such familiarity. Except for Yuto-kun, somehow.
“Let him off, Chii.” Yuto pulled Ryosuke away from Chinen’s grasp as he lead him to the couch by the end of the room. “Yama-chan, I wanted you to stay here while we practice, okay ? It will be over in an hour so by then, we could grab some lunch.”
Ryosuke nodded automatically, and Yuto gave him a pat in the head in return.
“Good boy. Now, don’t hesitate to call me when you need anything or if you’re feeling uncomfortable, okay ?”
He nodded again, and the taller boy smiled before he returned to where the others are.
“Okay, everyone ! Now that Yama-chan is watching us, we have to do our best and made no miss so not to embarass ourselves in front of him.” Yabu-kun, the one that he thought has this older brother aura, said. He then turned his gaze to a certain someone. “Understood, Keito ?”
The said boy just smiled sheepishly before nodding his head. “I’ll try my best.”
“Yosh, let’s do this !” He yelled out.
“Ough !” The rest of them followed suit before each of them scrambled to their position.
As soon as Yabu-kun gave signal to the operator by the corner of the room, music blasted inside the room and all of them started to dance. Ryosuke could only watch in awe as the eight of them move expertly from one place to another, eyes focusing in every steps they’re taking. He listened to the song and saw the dancing moves, somehow feeling a nostalgic feeling washed over him. And unconsciously, he began to hum the melody of the song being played across the room, not failing a single bit.
He was just beginning to enjoy himself when the music stops and Yabu-kun announced that they’ll be having an hour break. And a second later, Yuto is already standing in front of him, pulling his backpack from his side with one hand, and his wrist with the other one.
“Come one, Yama-chan. Let’s get something to eat.” He told him bouncily.
“Eh ? But aren’t you tired ? You could just take a few minutes cooling down yourself, you know. I can wait.” Ryosuke frowned, feeling slightly worried at seeing the sweats rolling down Yuto’s face.
The taller boy just chuckled as he grabbed his towel and wallet from his own bag when they passed by, before bidding everyone goodbye as he lead him outside.
“It’s okay. I’m not tired.” He flashed him yet another bright smile and Ryosuke just blushed at seeing it.
They took the elevator to reach the cafeteria at the ground floor. Yuto told him that there’s this good restaurant nearby, but it’s a hassle to go out of the building, so that place would have to wait until next time. Now, the cafeteria’s foods would suffice.
As soon as they reached the not-so-crowded cafeteria, Yuto asked him what he wanted to eat. Contemplating for a moment, he asked Yuto to choose for him instead. Yuto should have more information of the recommended dishes here, and from experience, he knew that Yuto would never pick something he doesn’t like. So he left everything in Yuto’s care.
The tall boy just smiled at his request before nodding his head in understanding. He told Ryosuke to sit as he order their foods, and he already made a face which told Ryosuke that he left no room for complaint. So Ryosuke could only pout as he sat by himself at the table near the window, waiting for Yuto to return. In the meantime, he busied himself by rummaging the contents of the bag his mother prepared before. He has his package of presribed medicines for one, a mineral water, and not only one, but three jackets packed skillfully inside the not-too-big backpack. He looked further and saw his wallet hidden in between his three packed jackets. So he assumed that Yuto is buying their foods with his money. He noted to himself to pay it back as soon as the tall boy is returned.
And just in time, when he heard some shuffling sound as Yuto placed the tray on top of the table before he seated himself at the chair across him.
“I got you curry rice, I hope you’re alright with that ?” The tall young man looked up at him with hopeful eyes.
He gave the boy a smile before nodding his head. “Yeah, it’s alright.”
Yuto looked relief before the two of them dig into their foods. For about half an hour, they ate while talking about every little things. Ryosuke tried to know about Yuto better, while Yuto just simply comply to his every questions.
“It’s about time for us to return.” Yuto said as he checked into his watch. “Take your medicines now. We’ll go back to the practice room afterwards”
Ryosuke pouted as he rummaged into his bag and grab his medications. He had hoped that Yuto forgot about it and let him off. But he guessed that he can’t run away from those small untasty pills. He gulped down the many pills in disgust. His face must have been looked funny, ‘cause the next thing he knew was Yuto laughing at him.
“Don’t laugh at me !” He yelled out, feeling half-insulted half-embarrased.
“Sorry, sorry~” Yuto chirped out, before he took Ryosuke’s hands and lead him bag to where the practice room is.
***
It was weird to have yourself waking up seeing your very own ceiling after days sleeping on a white-washed room with permanent disinfectant smell, but it was weirder to have someone you just knew a few days ago sitting by your bedside, smiling at you, as you opened your eyes.
“Yuto-kun !” Ryosuke squirmed away after recovering from the shock at seeing the tall guy looking at him as he slept. “What are you doing here ?”
Yuto just laughed at his reaction before he lifted the blanket from Ryosuke’s body and folded it up neatly.
“I’m free today, so I thought that I will guide you around the city. But I was too excited, I guess ? That’s why I got here much earlier than expected.” He explained calmly as he pulled Ryosuke up and ushered him into his bathroom. “Your mother let me in, by the way. Now go and wash up ! We have a long schedule awaited us.”
Though still feeling confused, Ryosuke did as he was told and went into the bathroom to get ready for the day. It was amazing at how casually Yuto picked the clothes he ought to be wearing today, but Ryosuke already got the surprise of the day so he let it off.
The two of them went down and into a kitchen, to be greeted by Ryosuke’s smiling mother and smirking father. His sisters just stared at them with a knowing look before they returned to their breakfast.
“Would you like to have your breakfast here ? Or are you planning to eat somewhere ?” His mother raised her eyebrows, more likely asking to Yuto than himself.
“If it’s okay, I actually thought of taking Ryosuke to this restaurant nearby.” Yuto put a hand on his shoulder, while answering his mother’s question politely.
“Of course it’s okay !” His mother reacted a little too excited that should be. “Please take your time. Just make sure that Ryosuke won’t get too exhausted or anything, okay ? And please remind him to take his medicines properly.”
“I understand. I have packed everything Ryosuke might need already.” Yuto smiled as he patted the backpack he carried on his shoulder.
True enough, after Ryosuke changed his clothes, he found Yuto stuffing things into his backpack happily, all the while humming a cheerful song. Ryosuke recognized some of the things as his, but he said nothing at it, knowing that Yuto just did what he had to do.
“Of course.” His father gave him a nod. “I trust you, Yuto-kun.”
The tall boy just grinned before he bid the Yamadas goodbye.
“We will be taking our leave then. Shitsureishimasu.” He bowed and his parents just waved them off.
“Ittekimasu.” Ryosuke said as he looked at his family who just smiling back at him.
“Itterasshai.” His mother gave his head a slight pat before ushering him off. “Quick. Yuto-kun is waiting for you.”
Ryosuke nodded his head as he followed Yuto out of the house. The taller boy smiled before he took his hand and walked away.
The two of them took their time leisurely exploring the town. First, Yuto brought him to a family restaurant which had this nostalgic feeling as he made an entrance into the not-so big restaurant. He assumed that he visit the place quite often as the people from the restaurant seemed to recognize him and Yuto. But then again, Yuto once said that he is an entertainer, so they might knew them from television or such.
After that, Yuto took him to visit many places around town. From a well-known clothing store, to a small antique store hidden at the corner of the street which. And lastly, he brought him to a park where beautiful sakura trees lined together in a long row. He smiled as he was mesmerized by the view of sakura petals fell to the the ground. He giggled as one petal fell right into his nose before he blew it off.
“What do you think about this place ?” Yuto asked him after a while.
Ryosuke smiled. “It’s beautiful. Thank you for showing me this place, Yuto-kun.”
He heard Yuto chuckled and frowned in confusion. Did he just said something funny ?
“It’s nothing.” Yuto shook his head, as if reading the question in his mind. “It’s just, it was the exact words you said when I first took you here.”
“I was here before ?” Ryosuke asked him curiously.
The tall boy nodded his head. “We came here last year, and the year before that, and the year before that. So you can say that this place is quite an important place for us. That’s why, I was slightly hoping that perhaps, you will remember something.” He shrugged as he stared at the fallen petals with soft eyes.
“I’m sorry.” Ryosuke apologized automatically. It was strange, but he felt his chest tightened at hearing Yuto’s confession.
“Why are you apologizing ?” Yuto chuckled as he pat his head affectionately. “You’re all smiling and happy. It was more than enough for me.”
“But-“ Ryosuke protested.
“Yama-chan.” The taller boy called his name softly. “You can forget about everything and anything. But that won’t change the way I see you. Memories can always be re-build as long as we’re together, but your presence cannot. I can stand you forgetting about us, but I can’t stand being away from you.”
Ryosuke bit his lips as he looked down, avoiding Yuto’s eyes. Somehow, he felt like crying. Yuto’s words were so honest and sincere that he couldn’t helped but feeling touched by it.
“So you don’t have to feel bad about forgetting me or anything. It wasn’t your fault at all.” Yuto put his finger under his chin and lifted his face up gently, forcing him to look at him straight into the eyes. “Okay ?”
He smiled ever so softly and Ryosuke felt his heart melting at the sight. So as a respond, Ryosuke just buried his face into Yuto’s chest, while arms snaked behind his back carefully. He could sense that Yuto was surprised at his act, but a second later, he felt Yuto’s own arms on his back as he pulled him tighter into his comfortable chest.
“You are welcome, Yama-chan.”
~~~tbc
Feeling somehow bored~ I don't know.. >,<
Anyway, comments are appreciated as always~